The Surprising Effects of Exercising on an Empty Stomach
Many of us have been there before: It's early morning, the sun is rising, and you have yourself the ideal backdrop to squeeze in an invigorating run or workout. You lace up your sneakers and leave breakfast plans for after your sweat session's done. But what actually happens to your body when you work out on an empty stomach? Can it help speed up or impair your progress?
Research from sports scientists at Nottingham Trent University showed that healthy individuals who exercised on an empty…